Captain Sensible

Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 11?

Mohamed Salah (£12.9m) looks to be the leading captain candidate yet again for Gameweek 11, but are there any viable alternatives to the Egyptian for this upcoming round of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) action?

First, we will assess the fallout of the Gameweek 11 captain poll, before then analysing the best options, Rate My Team (RMT) and the Premier Fantasy Tools ratings ahead of Friday’s 18:30 GMT deadline.

THE CAPTAIN POLL

As you can see from the current results, Mohamed Salah is the runaway leader of the Gameweek 11 captain poll, having accumulated just under 50% of total votes from our users at the time of writing.

No other player has garnered more than 10% of votes at this stage, with Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.4m), fresh from his UEFA Champions League brace, in second backed by 8.19%.

Ivan Toney (£6.6m) occupies third-place with 7.86%, with Harry Kane (£12.1m) and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£10.0m) just behind, with 4.01% and 3.9% respectively.

MOHAMED SALAH

HOW HAS CAPTAIN SENSIBLE PERFORMED SO FAR THIS SEASON?

Gameweek1st2nd3rd
1Salah (17)Fernandes (20)Mane (3)
2Salah (3)Fernandes (1)Mane (8)
3Son (10)Antonio (11)Fernandes (2)
4Ronaldo (13)Salah (8)Lukaku (13)
5Salah (12)Mane (8)Ronaldo (6)
6Ronaldo (2)Salah (7)Antonio (8)
7Lukaku (2)Ronaldo (1)Antonio (2)
8Salah (13)De Bruyne (11)Mane (8)
9Salah (24)Havertz (3)Kane (2)
10Salah (5)Foden (2)Antonio (2)

699 Comments Post a Comment
  1. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Will the Conte 1st season progress apply without a preseason with the Tottenham boys?

    I didn't watch the games last night but see Spurs wobbled at 3-0 up.

    Do Spurs fans have the faith?

    I know Son and Kane are firm FPL favourites so they are only 1 match away from being highly backed.

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I will wait out the Everton game but will have 2 FTs during the IB so will be able to bring in one of Kane/Son or both as part of -4

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Very interested in the Everton game

      If Conte can flick a switch and get this Spurs team scoring 3’s & 4’s I will respectfully doth mine cap in his general direction

      Rafa The Sly Old Viper keeping a cleansheet or limiting them to 1 goal at the weekend will have lots of Spurs backers balls shrivelling though

    3. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      We are optimistic but appreciate that such things take time, I expect an uptick and I expect us to finish in the top 6, anything more than those things would be a bonus

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Is the squad good enough, or is it down to 4 players or so to get a tune out of the whole team?

        1. Steve The Spud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          For top 6 the squad is good enough in my opinion, a good manager goes a long way

          You wouldn’t have said Leicester have the squad to win the title, or Leeds have the squad to do what they did last year etc, I think you underestimate what a great squad can do and don’t forget the transfer window is a few weeks away

  2. Rhys85
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Struggling a decided what to do this week:

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo \ Rudi \ TAA
    Salah \ Raph \ Mbeumo \ Saka
    Antonio \ Kane \ Jimi
    (Foster \ White \ Livra \ Douglas Luiz)

    2FTs and £1.4m ITB. Any obvious changes?

    1. Wheyyyy
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Hmm not much you could change except maybe a luxury transfer like upgrading Luiz or White, since you have Ramsdale. Maybe Luiz to Brownhill or Rice? Or White to Lamptey?

      1. Rhys85
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers for the reply. I was thinking maybe Luiz to Brownhill, gives me an extra 0.1m to play with. Lamptey could be a good shout, although not sure who I'd bench for him this week. Seems like everyone is going to have points on the bench this week.

    2. Gabistuta
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Luiz to Gallagher, play him and bench Antonio or Raph

      1. Rhys85
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers. I've considered upgrading Luiz but not sure I want to spread the cash like that. I'd probably just sell Raph instead if I was thinking of benching him this week. Could do Saka to ESR and Raph to Foden for example.

  3. Diro
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Mendy (Foster
    Rudiger, TAA, Cancelo
    Mbeumo, Raphinha, Salah Benrahma
    Vardy, Antonio, Jimenez

    Subs : Duffy, Livra, Bissouma

    1FT, 0.0ITB
    I want to get Son next week so that means :
    1) Antonio > Toney this week and
    2) Mendy, Rudiger and Benrahma > Sanchez, Pinnock and Son nex week (-8)

    Worth it ?
    Other ideas ?

    1. Rhys85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      You've got a decent team this week, maybe just bench Benrahma or Antonio for Duffy or Livra this week and roll the transfer. See how Spurs do first. They'll always be other moves to get to Son if prices change.

  4. unclesbasement
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who to bench for cancelo?
    A)TAA
    B)White
    C)Gallagher
    D)None..leave cancelo on the bench

    1. Rhys85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe White, but I'm already playing Ramsdale so spreading the risk.

    2. Saint Tim
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      leave on bench

  5. Mr_Nanny
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone think it's worth going Aubamayan over a Spurs asset this week?

    (still undecided on who out of Son/Kane so giving myself another week but booking a extra transfer in, still have a WC that I night use this break)

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Pretty sure I’m captaining Auba over Salah this week & holding off on Spurs completely until they earn some investment with a performance

      Auba flying at home, pens, a week’s rest & a bit of a weird team to play against who can concede 4 or 5 on their day, even with new manager bounce

    2. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      No way, will be a tinkerman master class and typical arsenal show form and then draw 0-0 at home to Watford

      1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        clown prediction

        1. Steve The Spud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          🙂

      2. Mr_Nanny
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Hmmm I think Auba looks as good a punt anyone this week... assuming he plays of course, I'm hopeful that Everton try to make a statement first game at Home since things have gone sour?! I might just WC and fix things after anyway, I'll mull it over a bit longer, cheers guys.

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I predict 2-0 to Arsenal this weekend.

    4. jackruet
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Auba is a decent shout

  6. veedub1989
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Bench correct?

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo | Livra | TAA
    Mbeumo | Raph | Salah (C) | ESR
    Jimmy | Antonio (VC) | Vardy

    Sanchez, Rudiger, Mount, Marcal

    1. Diro
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I'd put Rudi instead of Livra

    2. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I'm not sure benching Rudiger is the right move

    3. AC Yew
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Swop Rudi & Livra around

  7. Wheyyyy
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    All this talk of benching Cancelo/Antonio is going to end in tears. Eerily similar to last week when everyone was doing James to Chilwell..

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I’m sure most would play both if they could, some people just have a squad where they are going to risk bench points

      1. Wheyyyy
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah I guess, very tough week this week with lots of favourable fixtures!

    2. jackruet
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I have to bench jimenez, havertz or raphinha to play both cancelo antonio

      1. Wheyyyy
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah that's tough! I wish we could sub out players who blanked like we could in the Euros.

  8. jackruet
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    James or chillwell captain anyone?

    1. BeWater
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I'm still shook from the Havertz (c).

      1. AC Yew
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yep. Wont be taking the Captaincy off Salah for a while!!

  9. Van der Faart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Roll FT or one of the below moves, 0.3 ITB

    Sanchez
    Duffy TAA Rudi Livra (Dias)
    Salah Grealish Raphinha (Bissouma Gray)
    Antonio Kane Hwang

    A) Dias to James/Chilwell
    B) Gray to Gallagher/Cornet

    In both instances will probably bench Duffy, Cornet probably benched this week if I get him in

    1. Saint Tim
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A Chilwell

  10. b91jh
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Bench one:

    A) Duffy
    B) Raph
    C) Antonio

    1. Saint Tim
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

  11. Saint Tim
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    G2G?

    Sanchez
    Rudger, Azpi (VC), Livra
    Salah (C), Benrahma, ESR, Raphinha
    Ronaldo, Toney, Antonio
    Bench: Steele, Cancelo, Dias, Gilmour

    Am i nuts to have two Man City players on my bench?! Should Cancelo play instead of one of Benrahma or Antonio maybe?

    1. Cruicky
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I'd play Cancelo over both West Ham boys.

    2. AC Yew
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I would start one at the very least and start Antonio over Benrahma

  12. Mufc202020
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Any recommendations here?

    Ramsdale Foster
    Alonso** Dias Cancelo Rudiger Livra
    Sarr** Havertz Raph Salah Sissoku
    Toney Vardy Ant

    1 FT - 0.4m ITB

    A) Sarr to ASM
    B) Alonso to James/Chilwell
    C) Roll the transfer and have 2 for the international break

    Thanks!

    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Probably enough on the bench to roll FT, strongly considering doing the same.

      1. Mufc202020
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

  13. RedJive79
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is this GTG or do I need to start Livra or Duffy instead of Cancelo??

    Ramsdale
    TAA / Chillwell / Cancelo
    Salah (c) / Raph / Foden / Mbeumo
    Vardy / Toney / Antonio

    Foster / Livra / Duffy / Gray

    1. Cruicky
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      yep, gtg.

  14. Cruicky
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Sanchez
    Trent, Cancelo, Rudiger, Livramento
    Salah, Havertz, Raphinha, ESR
    Jimenez, Toney

    McCarthy, Antonio, Dias, D. Luiz.

    saving transfer this week, then Dias & Havertz to Chilwell & Son during International Break.

    1. Rhys85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good

  15. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Feels a bit like James has overperformed A bit and that Chillwell will be the one to pick up more points in the long run.

    What’s your take on it?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Both will score well and probably end up being the top point scoring defenders. Chilwell a safer one to own and he doesn’t make bench appearances when rested. Capping them is tricky as you don’t know which one is gonna be the one making the big returns each week. Just own both.

    2. BeWater
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I had the choice to get one of them this week. I went with James in the end. Not because of the goals he's scored but because I think he's got a superb cross on him and when Lukaku is back I can see some assists via that connection. It's a tight call between them and the price difference was a consideration for me.

    3. Don Van Vliet
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Chilwell maybe.

    4. CheesyZoot
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      As a Chelsea fan I think that Chilwell will outscore James overall this season, more consistency

    5. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks for your help!

  16. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Play one:

    A) Duffy (NEW)
    B) Livramento (AVL)

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B if you have Sanchez. Or else A

    2. Mufc202020
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

  17. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    About to pull the trigger on KDB -> Son. Any reasons why I shouldn't?

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      None. I'd do it.

      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Nope - KDB massively overpriced this season

      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

    3. BeWater
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Do it. KDB is so over priced this year.

      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

    4. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Except for the fact they both changed price earlier today. Looks decent though

  18. pjomara
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Which defender to bench?
    A. Azpi (have Chilwell also)
    B. Livramento

    Which attacker to bench?
    1. Grealish
    2. Antonio
    3. Gray

    1. Rhys85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B3

    2. fantasist
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A1

    3. AC Yew
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A1

  19. fantasist
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Vardy owners keeping or transferring out?

    Would be -4 hit for me

    1. Mufc202020
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Why would you take him out?

      1. fantasist
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Based on form

        1. Mufc202020
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Keep for Leeds 100%

    2. Gabistuta
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Against Leeds? Absolutely no way. Leeds looked shaky against Norwich and Vardy loves playing on the counter. Game will be end to end and could easy haul. Has a great run of fixtures coming up soon too

    3. AC Yew
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Holding for now - a nice run of games coming up too. Definitely not worth a hit to get rid.

  20. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Which of these two moves is better?

    Azpi > James
    Grealish > Jota

    I could technically do both for free with 2 FTs but inclined to save 1 FT for use over the IB.

    1. 272MK
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Are you going to transfer next week? I might take risk and just do both. So exciting

    2. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Jota

    3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Do you have Grealish?

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        This is for FanTeam so yes. FPL is boring this week for me. Roll FT locked in since the beginning.

    4. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      depends how long Bobby is out for.
      i personally think Grealish is more than due and is the much better pick over the long term

  21. 272MK
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Want to do Dias --> Chilwell.

    But if I do that I might have to bench Cancelo / Foden / Antonio.

    And Foster is my only keeper now.

    Damn it

    1. Rhys85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Sounds like your team is in decent shape, so could be the week to address the keeper situation. Ramsdale, Sanchez or Guita seem to be the ones.

  22. tibollom
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    G2G with bench order guys?

    Sanchez
    TAA Rudi Livra Chillwell
    Salah(c) Raph Saka
    Antonio Vardy Toney

    Foster Dias Benharama Brownhill

    1. Rhys85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Looks G2G

  23. jernej93
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who to play:

    1. Cancelo
    2. Gallagher
    3. Livramento

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      1

    2. Gabistuta
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      2

  24. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Do you think that Jota is nailed?Firmino will be ready after the ib and that would probably mean that will be rotation.Maybe it's better to wait and reassess the Jota move after the ib?

    1. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I would wait personally

    2. BeWater
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I own own him but probably wouldn't buy him until I knew how long Firmino was out.

    3. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      cheers

  25. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    This is an easy hold right?

    Sanchez
    Trent - Rudiger - Cancelo - Chilwell
    Salah - Son - ESR
    Antonio - Vardy - Toney

    Steele - Livra - Gray - Sissoko

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yep. Great team.

    2. donbagino
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      yes

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Absolutely

    4. Kodap
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Ace thanks

  26. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Should I play:
    A) Dias - mun
    B) Livra - AVL
    ?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

    2. Cruicky
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B. if in doubt, play the defender at home.

  27. donbagino
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who to bench?
    a) Livramento (Home vs Aston Villa)
    b) Duffy (Home vs Newcastle)

    Others are obvious choices, right?: TAA, Cancelo

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I’m benching Duffy

  28. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Aubameyang v Watford 6 goals in 5 games

    Salah v West Ham 7 in 7

    Not sure on the assists.

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      You capping Auba?

      1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Seriously considering it but I am an Arsenal fan so might be slightly biased

    2. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Salah 9 goals and 2 assists in 8 games

      Auba 6 goals 2 assists in 5 games

      From transfermarkt

      1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I got mine form 11v11 must have missed game or two

  29. nicecat
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    2FT, 1.3ITB
    Dias to James to open up some funds for potential Spurs moves?
    I already have Cancelo and Chilwell.

    1. Rhys85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Could be a good move. Do you have TAA?

      1. nicecat
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yes, TAA and Duffy aside from the mentioned. Thanks!

        1. Rhys85
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Great! Go for it!

    2. AC Yew
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Planning similar after the IB. Looks good.

  30. Mr_Nanny
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Feel I ask this every week...

    Start Sarr or Benhrama this week?

    Cheers

    1. Rhys85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I think you need to sell them, but I guess Benrahma maybe. High on confidence after his brace in Europe.

      1. Mr_Nanny
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah,,l just find I have other fires each week, I'll bin them both on a WC during the break I think

        Yeah Benhrama probably looks the one out the two, thanks